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FILE - Kids play ball hockey at an NHL Street event, June 17, 2023, in Boston. The National Hockey League is trying to build on its first foray into the Southern Hemisphere — two preseason games between the Los Angeles Kings and Arizona Coyote on the weekend — by expanding its NHL Street Hockey program to Australia. The program is designed for children ages 6 to 16 and will eventually be instituted into some schools in Victoria state. (AP Photo/Jimmy Golen, File)
Taking it to the streets: NHL tries to grow its game with an ‘ice’ hockey push Down Under
The National Hockey League is trying to build on its first foray into the Southern Hemisphere — two preseason games between the Los Angeles Kings and Arizona Coyote this weekend — by expanding its street hockey program to Australia.
 
CORRECTS TO TAYLOR HEISE NOT TAYLER HEISE - Taylor Heise, right, shakes hands with tennis legend Billie Jean King after being selected first overall by Minnesota in the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League draft in Toronto, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. (Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press via AP)
Minnesota picks Taylor Heise 1st in the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League draft
 
FILE - Team USA Taylor Heise (27) with teammates after the IIHF World Championship Women's ice hockey match against Japan in Herning, Denmark, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. The newly launched Professional Women's Hockey League is taking shape. Each of the six franchise's head coaches are expected to be announced on Friday, Sept. 15. And Minnesota is looking ahead to the league's inaugural draft on Monday, when the yet-to-be-named franchise is expected to select Taylor Heise with the No. 1 pick. (Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix via AP, File)
With stars signed and coaches hired, newly founded women’s pro hockey league looks ahead to draft
 
FILE - Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown (23) holds up the Stanley Cup after the Kings defeated the New Jersey Devils 6-1 in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals in Los Angeles, June 11, 2012. Former NHL players Dustin Brown and Jamie Langenbrunner highlight the 2023 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class unveiled Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, by USA Hockey. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Brown and Langenbrunner highlight the US Hockey Hall of Fame’s class of 2023
 
Duante' Abercrombie speaks to players as an instructor at the Washington Capitals' inaugural Rising Stars Academy at Medstar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. The Rising Stars Academy that took place Aug. 19-20 was designed to provide minority hockey players with elite on-ice skill development and off-ice training geared toward problem-solving and handling some racist elements of the sport that remains predominantly white (AP Photo/Stephen Whyno)
The effort to add young minority hockey players in North America turns its attention to keeping them
 
Bishop Kearney Selects Under-19 girls team winger Nela Lopusanova (88) plays in a Labor Day Weekend hockey tournament in Pittsburgh, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Slovakian teenage girls’ hockey phenom Nela Lopusanova arrives in North America
Nela Lopusanova has arrived in North America to open the next chapter of the 15-year-old Slovakian phenom’s desire to develop an already blossoming hockey career.
 
FILE - Three-time Olympic medalist Natalie Darwitz answers questions before being inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Retired United States national team captain Natalie Darwitz and former Team Canada coach Daniele Sauvageau lead a list of four women and two men named general managers of the newly established Professional Women's Hockey League's Original Six franchises, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Unable to play professionally, Darwitz realizes women’s hockey dream as one of PWHLs 6 GMs
Retired U.S. national team captain Natalie Darwitz and former Team Canada coach Daniele Sauvageau head a list of four women and two men named general managers of the newly established Professional Women’s Hockey League’s original six and yet-to-be-named franchises.
 
Bill Peters hired by WHL team 4 years after it was exposed that he directed racial slurs at a player
Bill Peters has been hired as the coach of the junior Western Hockey League’s Lethbridge Hurricanes.
 
FILE - Canada forward Marie-Philip Poulin (29) celebrates after her goal against the United States during the first period of the women's world hockey championships in Brampton, Ontario, Sunday, April 16, 2023. Hilary Knight, Marie-Philip Poulin and their United States and Canadian national hockey team contemporaries now have a firm idea of where they’ll be playing in January. The newly founded Professional Women's Hockey League unveiled its Original Six franchises on Tuesday, Aug. 29, with franchises based in NHL markets — three in the United States and three in Canada — with track records of supporting the women’s game. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
New Professional Women’s Hockey League is getting support from the NHL, just not the financial kind
The new Professional Women’s Hockey League has a name, six cities teams will play in and a plan for its inaugural season.
 
FILE - United States forward Hilary Knight, center, holds the cup as she celebrates with teammates after defeating Canada in the gold medal game at the women's world hockey championships in Brampton, Ontario, April 16, 2023. Hilary Knight, Marie-Philip Poulin and their United States and Canadian national hockey team contemporaries now have a firm idea of where they’ll be playing in January. The newly founded Professional Women's Hockey League unveiled its Original Six franchises on Tuesday, Aug. 29, with franchises based in NHL markets — three in the United States and three in Canada — with track records of supporting the women’s game. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Professional Women’s Hockey League unveils its Original 6: 3 teams based in the US and 3 in Canada
The new Professional Women’s Hockey League has unveiled its Original Six franchises. All six teams will be in NHL markets with track records of supporting the women’s game.
 
FILE - Canadian women's hockey team co-captain Jayna Hefford, center, is flanked by co-captain Carolina Ouellette, left, and captain Hayley Wickenheiser, right, in Calgary, Alberta, Dec. 21, 2009. The newly established Professional Women’s Hockey League has scheduled a news conference for Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, to make its long-awaited announcement on where its six franchises will be based. Hefford is slated to become senior vice president of hockey operations. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh, File)
New women’s pro hockey league provides sneak peak on its 6 markets: 3 in U.S. and 3 in Canada
The newly established Professional Women’s Hockey League provided a sneak peak on where it’s six franchises will be based, a day before it is scheduled to make the news official.
 
FILE - Washington Capitals senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan talks to the media during media day at an NHL hockey training camp, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Arlington, Va. The Washington Capitals have promoted Brian MacLellan to president of hockey operations to go along with his general manager duties. MacLellan had been the team's vice president and GM. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Capitals add president of hockey operations to Brian MacLellan’s title along with general manager
The Washington Capitals have promoted Brian MacLellan to president of hockey operations to go along with his general manager duties.
 
FILE - Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews plays during the team's NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Jan. 19, 2023, in Philadelphia. Former Blackhawks captain Toews says in an Instagram post that he is stepping away from hockey to get healthy after playing in just 53 games last season. But he stresses he's not retiring. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Longtime Blackhawks leader Toews says he’s stepping away for health -- but not retiring
Former Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews says in an Instagram post that he is stepping away from hockey to get healthy after playing in just 53 games last season.
 
FILE - Russian Olympic Committee goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov (28) reacts after a goal by Finland's Hannes Bjorninen during the men's gold medal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Beijing. The International Ice Hockey Federation has ruled in favor of the Philadelphia Flyers by agreeing that Russian goaltender Ivan Fedotov had a valid NHL contract for the upcoming season. The decision rendered Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, paves the way for Fedotov to play in North America, like he planned to do a year ago before being conscripted into the Russian military. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)
IIHF rules in favor of the Flyers, saying Russian goalie Ivan Fedotov has a valid NHL contract
The International Ice Hockey Federation has ruled in favor of the Philadelphia Flyers by agreeing that Russian goaltender Ivan Fedotov had a valid NHL contract for the upcoming season.
 
Newly acquired Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson holds his first meeting with reporters in Pittsburgh since being traded from the San Jose Sharks, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Erik Karlsson’s uncertain summer is over. The defenseman is eager to get to work with the Penguins
Three-time Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Erik Karlsson is eager to get to work in Pittsburgh. The Penguins acquired the 33-year-old Karlsson in a massive three-team trade with San Jose and Montreal.
 
Wedneday’s Transactions
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BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Activated RHP Jacob Webb. Optioned RHP Joey Krehbiel to Norfolk (IL).
 
FILE - Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel (59) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Denver. Guentzel underwent right ankle surgery on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, and will miss at least three months. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Penguins forward Guentzel to miss at least 3 months after right ankle surgery
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel is out at least three months after undergoing right ankle surgery.
 
FILE - Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas speaks to media during an end-of-season availability in Toronto, on May 15, 2023. Kyle Dubas has decided not to hire a general manager to work under him as Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations, instead choosing to serve in that role, as well. The team announced the unsurprising development on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Dubas becomes Penguins general manager along with his duties as president of hockey operations
Kyle Dubas has decided not to hire a general manager to work under him as Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations. Dubas will serve as GM himself.
 
Oilers hire Connor McDavid’s longtime agent Jeff Jackson as their CEO of hockey operations
The Edmonton Oilers have hired Connor McDavid’s longtime agent, Jeff Jackson, as their CEO of hockey operations.
 
FILE - Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron raises his stick to the fans after losing to the Florida Panthers in overtime during Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Boston. Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron has retired. The five-time Selke Trophy winner announced Tuesday, July 25, 2023, that he will not return for a 20th season with the only team he has ever played for. The Bruins captain said he is leaving with no regrets.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Retired Bruins star Bergeron happy to be ‘Uber driver for the family’ for now
Patrice Bergeron doesn’t have any plans for after his hockey career. He just knows it’s time. Bergeron said he wasn’t feeling the motivation to prepare for what would be a 20th NHL season.
 
Tuesday’s Transactions
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BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled OF Ryan McKenna from Norfolk (IL). Placed OF Aaron Hicks on the 10-day IL.
 
Tuesday’s Transactions
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BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled OF Ryan McKenna from Norfolk (IL). Placed OF Aaron Hicks on the 10-day IL.
 
FILE - Calgary Flames center Akim Aliu (29) controls the puck against Nashville Predators defenseman Victor Bartley (64) during the first period of an NHL hockey game April 23, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Aliu and his fellow members of the Hockey Diversity Alliance are feeling betrayed and confused after being excluded by the NHL in its decision to launch an inclusion coalition. The HDA released a lengthy statement in accusing the league of attempting to appropriate what they've been doing over the past three years. (AP Photo/Mike Strasinger, File)
Hockey Diversity Alliance feels betrayed, says NHL ‘late to party’ in launching inclusion coalition
Akim Aliu and his fellow members of the Hockey Diversity Alliance are feeling betrayed and confused after being excluded by the NHL in its decision to launch an inclusion coalition.
 
Hockey Canada names Katherine Henderson its new president and CEO
Hockey Canada has named former Curling Canada head Katherine Henderson its new president and chief executive officer.
 
Monday’s Transactions
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DETROIT TIGERS — Sent OF Riley Greene to Toledo (IL) on a rehab assignment.
 
FILE - United States forward Hilary Knight, center, holds the cup as she celebrates with teammates after defeating Canada in the gold medal game at the women's world hockey championships in Brampton, Ontario, April 16, 2023. Patience remains the operative word from United States star Knight on the Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association’s long-awaited bid to launch its own pro league. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
A new women’s hockey league launches in January. There’s plenty of work to do before then
The stage is set for a new women’s hockey league to begin in January. The Professional Hockey Federation was bought out and members of the Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association unanimously ratified a collective bargaining agreement and constitution.
 
FILE - Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Jayna Hefford shakes hands with people associated with the hall before a hockey game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New Jersey Devils in Toronto, Nov. 9, 2018. Organizers announced plans Friday, June 30, 2023, to launch a new women’s professional hockey league in January that they hope will provide a stable, economically sustainable home for the sport's top players for years to come. PHF Commissioner Reagan Carey and PWHPA chief Jayna Hefford are expected to have leadership roles. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association ratifies CBA to launch new league, AP source says
It’s game on for a new, yet-to-be named women’s pro hockey league to launch in January after union members cleared the final major hurdle by unanimously ratifying a collective bargaining agreement and a constitution, a person with direct knowledge of the vote told The Associated Press.
 
Friday’s Transactions
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BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled LHP Nick Vespi from Norfolk (IL).
 
FILE - Boston Pride players cheer as coach Paul Mara hoists the NWHL Isobel Cup trophy after the team's win over the Minnesota Whitecaps in the championship hockey game in Boston, Saturday, March 27, 2021. Organizers announced plans Friday, June 30, 2023, to launch a new women’s professional hockey league in January that they hope will provide a stable, economically sustainable home for the sport's top players for years to come. The agreement ends a long standoff between the seven-team Professional Hockey Federation (PHF) and the PWHPA. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)
A new pro women’s hockey league is set to launch in January with 6 teams in North America
A new women’s pro hockey league will begin competing in North America as early as January. A co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers has purchased the seven-team Premier Hockey Federation.
 
Minnesota Wild hockey player Ryan Reaves, right, of the NHL Player Inclusion Coalition pats Hayden Spalin on the head during a youth hockey clinic with NHL top draft prospects and members of the coalition, Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
NHL, players unveil inclusion coalition they hope will help make hockey more diverse and welcoming
The NHL and NHLPA are launching a new Player Inclusion Coalition aimed at diversifying hockey and making it more welcoming.
 
Monday’s Transactions
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BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Selected the contract of INF Jordan Westburg from Norfolk (IL). Optioned INF Joey Ortiz to Norfolk.
 
FILE - New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, of Sweden, gloves the puck while playing against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period in Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final series in Los Angeles, June 13, 2014. Henrik Lundqvist is expected to be elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Henrik Lundqvist headlines the Hockey Hall of Fame’s goalie-heavy class of 2023
Henrik Lundqvist headlines the Hockey Hall of Fame’s goaltender-heavy class of 2023. Fellow netminders Tom Barrasso and Mike Vernon were also among the five players elected.
 
FILE - United States forward Hilary Knight, center, holds the cup as she celebrates with teammates after defeating Canada in the gold medal game at the women's world hockey championships in Brampton, Ontario, April 16, 2023. Patience remains the operative word from United States star Knight on the Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association’s long-awaited bid to launch its own pro league. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Hilary Knight patiently excited awaiting launch of women’s pro hockey league, upbeat on her future
Patience remains the operative word from United States star Hilary Knight on the Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association’s bid to launch a professional league.
 
Coachella Valley Firebirds players celebrate a win after a Calder Cup Finals hockey game in Palm Desert, Calif., on June 10, 2023. Beset by pandemic revenue losses in a sport more driven by attendance than many others, the American Hockey League is back in a big way, setting revenue and playoff attendance records. The ongoing finals between the Hershey Bears and Firebirds is an example of the oldest and newest franchises each drawing well and showing the potential of minor league hockey in North America. (Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun via AP)
Record revenue and attendance has business booming again for the American Hockey League
Business is booming again for the American Hockey League. The NHL’s top developmental league set records for total revenue, ticket revenue and playoff attendance this season.
 
Monday’s Transactions
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DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned INF/OF Nik Solak to Toledo (IL). Reinstated OF Matt Vierling from the 10-day IL.